O'Connor wide receiver Nate Phillips (4) races up the sideline during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Tre Johnson (5) sprints past Warren's Demonte Butler (2) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Tre Johnson (5) sprints past Warren's Demonte Butler (2) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, ... more

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O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) tries to escape the grasp of Warren's Jerry Robertson (33) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) tries to escape the grasp of Warren's Jerry Robertson (33) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San ... more

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O'Connor's Landon Lieber (55) celebrates with Nate Phillips (4) after Phillips scored a first half touchdown during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Landon Lieber (55) celebrates with Nate Phillips (4) after Phillips scored a first half touchdown during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris ... more

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O'Connor's Nate Phillips (4) tries to get past Warren's Luis Mercer (27) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Nate Phillips (4) tries to get past Warren's Luis Mercer (27) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October ... more

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O'Connor's Javier Leyva (57) celebrates after sacking Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Javier Leyva (57) celebrates after sacking Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, ... more

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Warren wide recover Aron Taylor (17) turns up field after making a reception during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren wide recover Aron Taylor (17) turns up field after making a reception during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, ... more

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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) is tackled by O'Connor's Steven Cantu (6) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) is tackled by O'Connor's Steven Cantu (6) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, ... more

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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) is tackled by O'Connor's Steven Cantu (6) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) is tackled by O'Connor's Steven Cantu (6) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, ... more

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O'Connor's Alan Wright (15) stiff-arms Warren's Daniel Blanco (66) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Alan Wright (15) stiff-arms Warren's Daniel Blanco (66) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, ... more

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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) tries to get away from O'Connor's Peyton Dees (22) and Daniel Statzenburger (47) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) tries to get away from O'Connor's Peyton Dees (22) and Daniel Statzenburger (47) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at ... more

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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) tries to escape the grasp of O'Connor's Daniel Statzenburger (47) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren quarterback Ryan Larson (9) tries to escape the grasp of O'Connor's Daniel Statzenburger (47) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in ... more

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Warren wide receiver Aron Taylor (17) is pulled down from behind by O'Connor's Blake Menchaca (32) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren wide receiver Aron Taylor (17) is pulled down from behind by O'Connor's Blake Menchaca (32) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San ... more

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Warren's Aron Taylor (17) is tackled by O'Connor's Kody Fields (42) during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren's Aron Taylor (17) is tackled by O'Connor's Kody Fields (42) during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, ... more

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A Warren cheerleader gets a hug from the Warren Mascot during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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A Warren cheerleader gets a hug from the Warren Mascot during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren's Ryan Larson (9) throws a pass during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren's Ryan Larson (9) throws a pass during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren's Corwin Lanier (54) and Chris Brown (34) tackle O'Connor running back Billy Craft (44) during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren's Corwin Lanier (54) and Chris Brown (34) tackle O'Connor running back Billy Craft (44) during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San ... more

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Warren head coach Bryan Dausin yells at the referee during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren head coach Bryan Dausin yells at the referee during a district Football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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The O'Connor Panthers take the field before a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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The O'Connor Panthers take the field before a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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An O'Connor helmet sits on the sideline during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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An O'Connor helmet sits on the sideline during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Billy Craft carries the ball in to the Warren secondary during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Billy Craft carries the ball in to the Warren secondary during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, ... more

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O'Connor head coach David Malesky talks to his defense on the bench during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor head coach David Malesky talks to his defense on the bench during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, ... more

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O'Connor pom-squad members cheer during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor pom-squad members cheer during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor head coach David Malesky during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor head coach David Malesky during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Landon Lieber (55) lifts Tre Johnson (5) after Johnson scored a second half touchdown during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Landon Lieber (55) lifts Tre Johnson (5) after Johnson scored a second half touchdown during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San ... more

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A group of Warren defenders converge on O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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A group of Warren defenders converge on O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, ... more

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Warren's Jordan Sneed (12) is tackled by O'Connor's Luke Farmer (25) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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Warren's Jordan Sneed (12) is tackled by O'Connor's Luke Farmer (25) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, ... more

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O'Connor's Tre Johnson (5) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor's Tre Johnson (5) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) throws a pass during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) throws a pass during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor running back Tre Johnson (5) tries to avoid Warren's Eric Castilleja (2) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor running back Tre Johnson (5) tries to avoid Warren's Eric Castilleja (2) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, ... more

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O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) is striped of the ball by Warren's Joseph Barthalomew (13) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor quarterback Zach Galindo (14) is striped of the ball by Warren's Joseph Barthalomew (13) during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San ... more

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O'Connor head coach David Malesky during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor head coach David Malesky during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor head coach David Malesky shout at his players on the field during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, 2012.
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O'Connor head coach David Malesky shout at his players on the field during a district football game between the Warren Warriors and the o'Connor Panthers at Farris Stadium in San Antonio, Saturday, October 19, ... more

The O'Connor running back got his fill of both Friday as his 209-yard, three-touchdown performance complemented the Panthers' ball-control tactics during a 33-13 District 27-5A victory over Warren at Farris Stadium.

In addition to doing enough on offense, the Panthers' defense prevented Warren from getting into a groove with strong play from Luke Farmer, Daniel Stautzenberger, Kody Fields and Rony Galdamez.

“We have a lot of weapons,” Johnson said. “We can do things with big plays or we can have big drives. We like to take time off the clock and leave the other team off the field. We knew we needed to do that (against Warren) because they have an explosive offense. We had to play our game.

It took a while for O'Connor to have its fun as both teams were locked in a defensive battle during the first half.

The Panthers put together two long drives on the passing of Galindo, but on both occasions, the Warriors' defense stiffened inside the red zone. Dillon Westall salvaged the effort with field goals of 27 and 24 yards, but a big opportunity came 13 seconds after the second field goal.

Farmer's jolt forced a Warren fumble on the ensuing kick. Xavier Guillen recovered, and on the first play from scrimmage, Galindo floated a 28-yard strike to Nate Phillips for a 13-0 O'Connor lead.

The Panthers came out stronger in the second half. Johnson sparked a 65-yard drive with a 48-yard run before scoring on a 5-yard run two plays later.

Warren (3-4, 1-4) finally struck for a touchdown in the third after Chris Brown capped a 65-yard, nine-play march with a 1-yard plunge.

O'Connor countered, going 63 yards before Johnson scored from 9 yards out for a 26-7 lead.

The teams traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter, with Jordan Sneed scoring on a 1-yard run and Johnson adding a 1-yard dive.

“This is what we always like to do,” O'Connor coach David Malesky said. “Sometimes, it doesn't happen like that. We got some things going. Our offensive line started a little slow. As the game went on, they got some confidence and took over.”